I also love Jay Robb. You can buy the individual packs at The Vitamin Shoppe to find the flavors that you like the best. I love Orange dreamsicle, Strawberry, Pina Colada, and the unflavored. I add a...
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I also love Jay Robb. You can buy the individual packs at The Vitamin Shoppe to find the flavors that you like the best. I love Orange dreamsicle, Strawberry, Pina Colada, and the unflavored. I add a...
I had surgery on 5/24 and I find the amount that I can hold varies greatly, depending on the consistancy and type of food. I cannot consume much meat at all, unless it's in soup or some kind of...
I had the sleeve surgery on 5/24. Before surgery I was taking Victoza injections and Lantus injections, as well as metformin and blood pressure medicine. I am completely off of the Victoza and blood...
Ok. Great! Thanks again for the awesome tips!
Wow! You look fantastic! Thanks so much for sharing your secrets for minimizing excess skin - that is something that I am really concerned about. How often do you do the face mask process?
It varies some by doctor, but I went to Dr. Mario Almanza and it was $4750 + airfare. From what I have found, the cost in the US is generally around $15,000-$23,000. There are some places in the US...
While on vacation, I'm guessing you ate primarily in restaurants. They use a lot of salt, msg, etc which causes you to retain water - there is a very good chance that the gain is water weight. Also,...
I think people that have the surgery quickly are mostly self-pay. My insurance would not cover any part of WLS - so I went the Mexico route. Had my surgery in less than a month after first contacting...
I started drinking decaf about 2 weeks out and I put either chocolate or vanilla protein powder in it. I usually only have 1 large cup per day - first thing in the morning.
I agree with ChrissyT and MrsB0324. I doubt very seriously that you would be able to handle more than just a bite - I know I wouldn't be able to.
I have heard of both of them - but I did not use either of them. I used Dr. Almanza and was very happy with him and his staff.
Welcome to the group! I hope you find as much encouragment and inspiration here as I do! Good luck on your new journey.
You look fantastic! Thanks so much for sharing....you are a great inspiration for us newbies.
That is awesome. Your posts are so encouraging for me. My goal is to complete a 1/2 marathon before I turn 50 - which is August 2014. I am still walking - haven't started to jog yet. Hopefully, that...
I cannot speak for all of the doctors in Mexico - but I had my surgery in TJ and used Dr. Almanza. I think the deposit to secure a date is pretty standard (especially for self-pay). I went to a...
Yay! That is such a wonderful feeling!
All 3! If I had to narrow it down, I would say at this point (3 weeks out), the water and protein intake are most important - but you should be at least walking some every day or as much as you can.
I agree with Truffles. The processed carbs are bad no matter what phase you are in (not that you won't be able to have some one day, but probably not on a daily basis). I had my surgery done in...
It sounds like you are getting very little protein. At 3 weeks, your protein & calorie intake should be much higher (in my opinion). Also, I would eliminate the mashed potatoes and juice. Mashed...
I am 1 month post-op. For me, things got so much better weeks around weeks 3/4. I am now able to gulp water - which I could not do for several weeks after surgery. I also found that squeezing the...
Beautiful! Congrats on hitting an important milestone!
I am about 1 month out and have not been getting any vegetables. Just this week, I started drinking some low sodium V8 with Benefiber mixed in.
Awesome! I have been sleeved for 34 days and looking forward to being a year and a half out. One of my big goals is to run a 1/2 marathon before I turn 50, which is August 2014. Good luck in hitting...
Praying all goes well for you!
I am 33 days post-op and I have found that certain food go down much easier than others. I don't do so well with eggs for some reason and over the weekend I tried to eat some boiled shrimp....epic...